January 2009 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0901
Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer (View Video)
Groundwater is the prevalent source of water in the western half of the state but a group in central Oklahoma would like to see billions of gallons of water pumped out and transported elsewhere, causing concern for residents who depend on that water.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Citizens for the Protection of the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer
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Interview with Duane Smith--Comprehensive Water Plan (View Video)
We visit with Duane Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, about Oklahoma’s comprehensive water plan.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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Interview with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus--Climate Impact (View Video)
We visit with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey about the impact our climate could have on future water supplies.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Climatological Survey
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Value Added--Interview with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus--Climate Impact (View Video)
We continue our visit with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey about the impact our climate could have on future water supplies.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Climatological Survey
Geo Probe (View Video)
We look at how a new piece of equipment is helping the state get a better look at our soil and what’s going into our groundwater.
For more information visit this link:Geo Probe
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World Neighbors (View Video)
An Oklahoma-based group is sponsoring a new film that looks at the future of water and it’s impact around the world.
For more information visit these links:World Neighbors
FLOW the Film
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Week 2 Show 0902
Meth War (View Video)
We look at where Oklahoma has come and where we’re going in the continuing war against methamphetamines.
For more information visit this link:Crystal Darkness Oklahoma
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Interview with Wes Lane--Crystal Darkness (View Video)
The fight against methamphetamines is taking to the airwaves, we visit with Wes Lane, co-chair of Crystal Darkness Oklahoma, to discuss this unprecedented effort to break meth’s grip.
For more information visit this link:Crystal Darkness Oklahoma
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Drug Courts (View Video)
An Oklahoma family turned their dark world of drug abuse and incarceration around thanks to help from the Canadian Country Family Drug Court program.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Drug Court
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Interview with Glenn Coffee--2009 Legislative Session (View Video)
We visit with President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee to find out what he believes the 2009 legislative session has in store.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Legislature
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Super Family (View Video)
Well its no secret that Oklahoma is home to many extraordinary people but for the Dvorak family of Perry, their Oklahoma excellence has gained some national attention.
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Week 3 Show 0903
S.T.E.M. Overview (View Video)
Some new technology is helping students in Oklahoma maintain a globally competitive edge.
For more information visit these links:S.T.E.M.
S.T.E.M. for Girl Scouts
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FIRST Robotics 2009 (View Video)
These days, competitive sports are among the most popular activities in high school and until recently, non have involved nuts, bolts, and wires. We take you inside the newest competitive sport, competitive robotics.
For more information visit these links:U.S. FIRST Robotics
Oklahoma FIRST Robotics
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LEGO Competition (View Video)
Younger students are also testing the limits of what's possible and they're doing it with LEGOS. More than a hundred thousand children between 9 and 14 are part of a worldwide FIRST Lego League designed to get kids excited about science and technology.
For more information visit these links:FIRST Lego League
Oklahoma FIRST Lego League
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Value Added--Interview with Mimi Lufkin and Rick Larkey--S.T.E.M. (View Video)
We visit with Mimi Lufkin and Rick Larkey about efforts to attract more females into the S.T.E.M. fields.
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Biking for Education (View Video)
Oklahoma Astronaut, John Herrington, is biking across America visiting schools to inspire and encourage kids, especially in the S.T.E.M. areas.
For more information visit this link:John Herrington's Rocketrek
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Interview with Eric Joseph--Barack Obama and MLK (View Video)
We visit with Langston professor, Eric Joseph, about Martin Luther King, the historic inauguration of Barack Obama, and what it means for our country.
For more information visit this link:Find out what others think
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Value Added--Interview with Eric Joseph--Dr. Martin Luther King (View Video)
In the decades since Martin Luther King's death, our country has changed greatly. Yet many believe the message of equality King preached, is a dream yet unfulfilled.
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Week 4 Show 0904
Windy Weatherford (View Video)
Oklahoma produces about 500 megawatts of energy from the wind yet has the potential to produce 40 times that amount. Many western towns believe their future lies with what's sweeping down the plains.
For more information visit this link:City of Weatherford
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Interview with Boone Pickens--Wind Energy (View Video)
Billionaire Boone Pickens may have made his fortune in the oil patch, but believes our energy future lies with alternative energy and that’s why he wants to invest billions in wind farms.
For more information visit this link:The Pickens Plan
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Wind Tech Program (View Video)
A recent slow-down in the energy sector has led to some job layoffs for wind turbine manufacturers, yet, industry watchers believe the construction and maintenance of these huge energy generators has nowhere to go but up. That's why High Plains Tech Center in Woodward has created a wind tech program.
For more information visit this link:High Plains Technology Center
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Value Added--DMI Turbine Company (View Video)
Its' become quite common to see tractor trailors hauling huge wind turbine blades up and down the road in Oklahoma. That's because one of the nation's largest wind turbine manufacturers has opened it's doors in Tulsa.
For more information visit this link:DMI Industries
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Interview with Mike Fuhr--Environmental Impact (View Video)
While wind energy is good for Oklahoma, some question just how good it will be for Oklahoma wildlife. We visit with Mike Fuhr, state director of Oklahoma's Nature Conservancy, to find out how they are working with wind farms to ensure Oklahoma's wildlife can co-exist with Oklahoma's energy future.
For more information visit this link:The Nature Conservancy--Oklahoma
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Interview with Chris Benge--Capitol Insight 2009 (View Video)
We visit with Oklahoma Speaker of the House Chris Benge to see what he hopes to accomplish during the 2009 legislative session despite some serious hurdles.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Speaker of the House
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